Manatee County students must register to ride school buses
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
Polk County asking for input on what upcoming school year will look like
Polk County is asking what parents and others think with an online survey.
Polk County is asking what parents and others think with an online survey.
Florida's public schools should reopen this fall, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to see the state’s public schools open this fall, and he joined his education commissioner to unveil his vision for that process Thursday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to see the state’s public schools open this fall, and he joined his education commissioner to unveil his vision for that process Thursday.
Florida eases requirements on Bright Futures scholarships
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran late Wednesday signed an emergency order that eases some eligibility requirements for awards under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran late Wednesday signed an emergency order that eases some eligibility requirements for awards under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Outside analysis finds Florida's new academic standards 'disappointing'
Schools across the state are slated to begin adopting Florida’s new educational standards in the 2021-2022 school year, but according to new findings from an education think-tank in Washington, the new math and language arts standards are rushed and weak.
Schools across the state are slated to begin adopting Florida’s new educational standards in the 2021-2022 school year, but according to new findings from an education think-tank in Washington, the new math and language arts standards are rushed and weak.
First class of Tampa college preparatory school sending 98% of graduates to college
Senior graduation has a significant meaning for students at Cristo Rey Tampa High School.
Senior graduation has a significant meaning for students at Cristo Rey Tampa High School.
Reopening plans at USF could include temperature checks for students living on campus
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
FSU gives 'all clear' after issuing shelter-in-place order for 'dangerous situation' on campus
Florida State University has given the all-clear after police issued a "shelter-in-place" warning to people on the Tallahassee campus.
Florida State University has given the all-clear after police issued a "shelter-in-place" warning to people on the Tallahassee campus.
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of seniors graduating high school in Polk County
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
More details emerge on plans to reopen Florida's universities
A week after the state university system’s Board of Governors laid out a blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, school officials are offering more details about what will change when students and faculty members come back.
A week after the state university system’s Board of Governors laid out a blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, school officials are offering more details about what will change when students and faculty members come back.
Assistant principal motivates teachers with online inspirational broadcast
For the past two months, Mary Bryant Elementary School assistant principal Victoria Morse has been performing on social media to help keep her teachers motivated.
For the past two months, Mary Bryant Elementary School assistant principal Victoria Morse has been performing on social media to help keep her teachers motivated.
Boy, 13, graduates California city college with 4 associates degrees, youngest in school’s history
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
Teachers union works with committee on guidelines for bringing kids back to class
The Florida Education Association created a committee of about 30 people from across the state, including lawmakers, teachers, parents, and medical professionals to come up with guidelines for school districts on re-opening campuses.
The Florida Education Association created a committee of about 30 people from across the state, including lawmakers, teachers, parents, and medical professionals to come up with guidelines for school districts on re-opening campuses.
Reopening blueprint approved for Florida's public universities
Students could be returning to Florida's 12 public universities this fall after campuses were shut down this past spring because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Students could be returning to Florida's 12 public universities this fall after campuses were shut down this past spring because of the coronavirus pandemic.
USF announces its own plans for fall semester as state leaders meet to discuss guidelines for universities
As the State University System's Board of Governors prepares to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss safe reopening guidelines for Florida universities, the University of South Florida confirms it will hold in-person classes beginning in August.
As the State University System's Board of Governors prepares to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss safe reopening guidelines for Florida universities, the University of South Florida confirms it will hold in-person classes beginning in August.
Hillsborough County's newest and largest high school prepares to open
Hillsborough County Schools unveiled its newest and largest high school Wednesday, marking the first newly-constructed high school in more than a decade.
Hillsborough County Schools unveiled its newest and largest high school Wednesday, marking the first newly-constructed high school in more than a decade.
Lakeland's oldest private school announces closure, citing drop in enrollment
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Childcare programs reopen with new rules for kids to follow
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
Students pick up belongings after unexpected end to classroom lessons
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.